Ep. 22 - Building the Future of Open Finance and Data Ecosystems with Marie Walker, Open Futurist at Raidiam

In this episode, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Marie Walker, Global Ambassador at Raidiam and co-founder of Open Future World, to unpack the accelerating evolution of open finance and the emerging wave of open data ecosystems.Marie shares her journey from ecosystem builder to one of the most recognised voices in global open finance, breaking down how markets are progressing, why account-to-account payments are finally gaining momentum, and where open banking is meaningfully impacting financial inclusion.Grant, Justin and Marie dive into the critical role of standards, the tension between regulatory direction and industry innovation, and the risks of fragmentation if global alignment doesn’t keep pace. They also look beyond financial services to explore how open data could reshape sectors like healthcare, utilities and telecoms — and what needs to happen before consumers fully embrace an open data economy.Plus, Marie joins the hosts for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to banish something from the fintech universe once and for all.***The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tami.ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠***The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠***Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.